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ID S1069

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/18/2021

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Absentee ballots must be received by 8:00 p.m. on election day to be counted
  • County clerk must verify authenticity of affidavits and record date and hour of receipt for each absentee ballot
  • If county clerk identifies any issue preventing an absentee ballot from being counted, the clerk must attempt to contact the voter to determine if the issue is fraud-related and offer opportunity to remedy if feasible
  • Any identified issues with absentee ballots must be resolved by 8:00 p.m. on election day for the ballot to be counted
  • County clerk must keep all absentee ballots unopened and secure until delivery to polling places or central count ballot processing center

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding resolving issues with absentee ballots.

ELECTIONS

Last Action

Read First Time, Referred to State Affairs

2/19/2021

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/19/2021
State Affairs2/8/2021
Judiciary and Rules2/5/2021

Full Bill Text

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